Is Missing the NBA Cup a GOOD thing for the Pacers? + One word to describe each Pacer

On today's episode, JMV joins Alex Golden to discuss the Pacers victory over the Warriors, what the Pacers have been doing better in their 5 game winning streak, a sneak peak at their next game against OKC, Top 5 Christmas songs and movies, Myles stats when he scores 17+ points per game, Siakam's role with this group, how Thomas Bryant fits in and whether he is more like I Jax or Jalen Smith and MORE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex Golden and Mike Facci are back to talk about the Pacers steamrolling through the Kings in the 2nd half for an impressive 27 point victory. Pascal Siakam led the way with 19 points, TJ McConnell had a near triple-double, Bennedict Mathurin had a team high in plus-minus, and Tyrese Haliburton got his first victory in Sacramento since being traded to the Pacers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike Facci is joined by longtime Pacers historian, Mark Montieth, of the Indiana Business Journal to discuss: -Where does Myles rank among other centers in Pacers franchise history? -Areas Where Mathurin has improved this year -Biggest areas to improve this season -Needs to address with this roster -Did the Pacers make the right move doubling down on this roster? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's episode of Setting The Pace, Michael Facci is joined by Pacers television play-by-play analyst, Chris Denari. Facci and Denari discuss the Pacers playing better of late, how help is on the way soon with the return of Aaron Nesmith and Ben Sheppard, the recent play of Obi Toppin and how that has helped lift the bench, how the team has shown the last 2 games how they're getting on the same page and why Pacers fans should be optimistic for the rest of the season! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Facci is joined by Indy Star Pacers Beat Writer, Dustin Dopirak. The guys have a great conversation on whether or not the Pacers are finally turning the corner, is Tyrese Haliburton finally back to form, how importance the Pacers practice time was and whether this road trip is make or break for the upcoming season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. Michael J. Facci is joined by the Wrestling and Pacers guru, Kami! The guys discuss Tyrese Haliburton looking like himself again, Thomas Bryant's Pacers debut, how the defense impressed tonight and how a balanced scoring effort led to another Pacers win! Leave us a 5 Star Rating and Review if you LOVE this podcast to help our show grow! Also, if you're reading this, PLEASE don't skip the ads! There might be something that could peak your interest! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Indiana Pacers reportedly acquire Thomas Bryant from the Miami Heat according to Shams Charania of ESPN. Alex Golden is joined by Tyler Smith of Indy Sports Legends to discuss the Pacers reported trade, how Bryant fits with the team and more...then, the guys dive into the Pacers victory over the 76ers, as Tyrese Haliburton erupts for 32 points and 11 assists. They touch on everything that took place in the game, give out the MVP, Clutch Player and Hustle Player Awards and briefly touch on the negatives in this game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, Alex and Facci share their list of the Top 5 Pacers who are most likely to be traded. With an underwhelming start to the season and a tough schedule ahead, the Pacers could be more involved in the trade market than anticipated to start the season. This is a weird spot to be in for the Pacers and the guys discuss it all when discussing what players are most likely to be moved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex and Facci are once again joined by Caitlin Cooper to discuss the State of the Pacers. If you missed last episode, we touched on plenty of stuff that won't be on this episode. For this episode we discuss: -What internal development Caitlin has seen from this team so far this season -How impactful is the absence of Isaiah Jackson and what do the Pacers miss the most without him? -Myles Turner and the inconsistent rebounding on a game to game basis -Why did it take Rick and Lloyd so long to emphasize rebounding to Myles? -Are the players tuning out the coaches and/or what is causing the team to have consistent effort? -Body Language being "off" too often and why Tyrese and Pascal need to lead more by example -Do the Pacers have a leadership issue within the locker room? -How much will this extra time off and additional practice time impact the Pacers season moving forward? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, Alex discusses the latest injury update on Aaron Nesmith and Ben Sheppard. In addition to that, he shares what Shams Charania of ESPN had to say in his most recent article about what the Pacers are rumored to be interested in the Trade Market. After that, Caitlin Cooper joins Alex and Facci to discuss what is going on with the Pacers to cause so many struggles this season: -The one (2) thing(s) that are sticking out to Caitlin for the Pacers biggest problems -Why can't the Pacers replicate their fast pace from last season? -Andrew Nembhard's return and how pivotal is it to have him back? -Tyrese's home and road splits, why the drastic difference? -The fit with Benn and Tyrese and why it hasn't worked out -Will Mathurin return to bench with Nemsith returns? -Is there a clash in the style of play between Siakam and Haliburton? -The small(ish) sample size of Jarace Walker Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices